Silky Shark
Carcharhinus falciformis
The silky shark is a slender and very elegant species that ranks among the most common open-ocean sharks. Its name comes from its exceptionally smooth skin, which feels almost “silky” to the touch. It has an elongated body, long pectoral fins, and a darker back that blends seamlessly into a lighter belly—ideal camouflage in open water. This species spends most of its life far from the coast, where it constantly migrates and follows schools of fish. It is a very active, fast, and persistent predator that feeds primarily on fish and cephalopods. It often moves in groups and is commonly associated with schools of tuna, around which it circles and hunts.
VulnerableMax. délka: 3.5 m
Hmotnost: 350 kg
Habitat: tropical and subtropical oceans, primarily the open sea
Zajímavosti
🧵 It has extremely smooth skin, which is where it gets its name🌊 It is one of the most common open-ocean sharks
🐟 It often accompanies schools of tuna
⚡ It is a very fast and active hunter
🧭 It undertakes long migrations across the oceans
🦈 It may form loose groups of individuals
🎣 It is one of the species heavily impacted by industrial fishing
👶 Females give birth to live young
🌍 It is found in nearly all tropical oceans
